The SECRET to Healthy Snacking Revealed
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted December 24, 2023
I love Christmas Eve. It’s always so peaceful. The calm before the storm.
But before you tuck into bed tonight with those visions of sugarplums dancing in your head I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about SNACKING.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to discourage it.
In fact, healthy snacking is a fantastic way to satisfy cravings, ward off hunger pangs, and sustain your energy all day long WITHOUT derailing your nutrition.
The key is knowing WHAT to nibble on throughout the day…
Ditch the vending machine snacks and refined carbs that lead to crashes and weight gain.
When the urge to snack strikes it’s vital to understand what your body is ACTUALLY craving.
And as appealing as those potato chips might sound, what your body TRULY wants are vitamins, minerals, good fats (essential fatty acids), and healthy proteins (essential amino acids).
When you feed your body these essential nutrients your cravings will soon vanish.
The problem is the majority of snacks are filled with the opposite: trans fats, artificial colors, fake flavors, and addictive chemicals.
I’m not going to lie to you. When you first start to choose healthy snacks, your body will miss those chemicals and you’ll feel like you NEED them.
My advice to you is simple: wait. KEEP eating healthy snacks and you’ll soon find you no longer crave those fake foods.
Here is my list of healthy snacks.
- Nuts: Nuts are your best choice for snacking. They contain good proteins and fats that make you feel full and satisfied.
- Vegetables with hummus: Fresh veggies such as carrots, celery, bell peppers, and cucumbers, are crunchy and tasty paired with protein-rich hummus.
- Yogurt with granola: Try some plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt and add fresh fruit, seeds, oats, or homemade no-sugar added granola.
- Trail mix: Make your own version of a healthy trail mix with nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, whole grain oats, etc. Avoid the store-bought ones that are full of chocolate and other candy.
- Cottage cheese: Top off a couple scoops of cottage cheese with pineapple, berries, toasted nuts, or seeds for a protein and fiber-packed snack.
- Hard-boiled eggs: Enjoy a hard-boiled egg on its own or slice it over avocado toast for added nutrition.
- Fresh fruits: I advise folks to focus on berries when they snack. Many fruits are full of sugar, which only increases cravings. Grapes, cut melon, and cherry tomatoes are also okay.
- Roasted chickpeas: Roast canned chickpeas in the oven with olive oil and spices for a crunchy, high-protein snack.
Beat everyone else to the punch by resolving to start your smart snacking journey TODAY.
P.S. 5 reasons why you can’t stop snacking.
Source:
“Snack quality and snack timing are associated with cardiometabolic blood markers: the ZOE PREDICT study.” Eur J Nutr (2023). doi. org /10.1007/s00394-023-03241-6
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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